China introduces digital arrival card and widens visa-free transit at 20 additional ports
Record inbound bounce as China’s visa-free list hits 75 countries
Greater Bay Area set for passenger surge as China adds five ports to 240-hour visa-free network
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China Extends Unilateral Visa-Free Entry to 44 Countries and Adds Sweden, Valid to End-2026
On 7 November, the National Immigration Administration confirmed that its 30-day, unilateral visa-free scheme for 44 countries will run until 31 December 2026 and that Sweden will be added on 10 November 2025. The extension removes visa lead-times for thousands of business travellers and underlines Beijing’s commitment to facilitating inbound mobility.
Xinhua Commentary: Visa-Free Policies Tighten China’s Global Connectivity
A 7 November Xinhua ‘International Observation’ column contends that the expanding network of transit and entry visa waivers is turning China into an easier, faster destination for business engagement. While celebrating rising arrival numbers, the commentary urges further work on flight capacity and on-arrival processes to fully reap economic benefits.
C919 Makes First Commercial Beijing–Hong Kong Flight to Mark ‘Two Airlines Uprising’ Anniversary
On 7 November Air China flew a C919 from Beijing to Hong Kong to launch a commemorative series marking the ‘Two Airlines Uprising’. The flight not only honoured aviation history but demonstrated the Chinese-built jet’s readiness for cross-border service, hinting at future capacity gains on key business routes.
Yabuli Ski Resort Opens 2025-26 Season, Welcomes First Wave of Inbound Winter Tourists
China’s premier ski destination at Yabuli opened for the 2025-26 winter on 7 November and immediately began receiving foreign tour groups taking advantage of relaxed visa rules. Strong early bookings suggest that inbound winter sports tourism will make a significant comeback, offering corporates new options for incentives and client hospitality.
Foreign Arrivals to China Up 130 % Year-on-Year, NIA Tells Press on 7 November
At a 7 November press briefing, the National Immigration Administration reported a 130 percent year-on-year jump in foreign entries to 17.25 million and predicted RMB 100 billion in visitor spending for 2025. Rising traffic underscores the impact of visa Facilitation and signals tighter travel inventory for corporate planners.